Mercedes-Benz M152 engine explained

Mercedes-Benz M152
Manufacturer:Mercedes-Benz
Production:2012–2015
Predecessor:Mercedes-Benz M113 engine
Successor:Mercedes-Benz M176/M177/M178 engine
Configuration:90° V8
Displacement:5461cc
Bore:98mm
Stroke:90.5mm
Block:Aluminium alloy
Head:Aluminium alloy
Valvetrain:DOHC 4 valves x cyl.
Compression:12.6:1
Fuelsystem:Direct injection
Fueltype:Gasoline
Coolingsystem:Water cooled
Power:3100NaN0
Specpower:NaN1NaN1 per litre
Torque:5400NaN0

The M152 is a V8 engine produced by Mercedes-Benz from 2012 to 2015.

Design

The M152 is essentially a naturally aspirated variant of the M157 engine but has been revised by AMG.[1] It has the same bore and a stroke of NaNmm as the M157 but with a higher 12.6:1 compression ratio.[2] Compared to its predecessor, the M152 features new cylinder heads, intake manifold, and lubrication system. It also now has direct injection, and Cylinder deactivation.[3]

Models

M152 DE55

Notes and References

  1. News: Mercedes highlights the 5.5-liter V8 in the SLK 55 AMG [video]]. Motor1.com. 2018-07-29. en.
  2. News: Mercedes-Benz details new variable-displacement V8 for SLK55 AMG. Autoblog. 2018-07-29. en.
  3. Web site: Mercedes-AMG brings cylinder deactivation to 5.5L V8; 30% reduction in fuel consumption. Green Car Congress. 2018-07-29.
  4. News: 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG. Car and Driver. 2018-07-29. en.